We got the pleasure of attending feast based on Beowulf but from the mother's perspective. It's a…read moresmall intimate venue with had a great set. It was almost like life theater because the first row was basically on the stage with the performer, single woman performer right in the middle of everything so it was a really cool. First experience the staff was very friendly. They have a full bar with snacks and yeah, they have a lot of associations with non-for-profit loaves and fish as the sponsor for the show who feed the homeless and there was other art organizations present there as well. You know it's a great central theater that has like a lot of like really good shows known for having great actors from Ithaca College, so usually seeing a performance in the city is a solid choice and I definitely recommend the kitchen theater. Their regular shows. It's very popular.

I came on the "pay what you can" night for Peter and the Starcatcher. It impressed me they had such…read morea night to make theatre accessible to anyone by means of financial ability. The building is modern and artistic in a simple way. It was my first time coming here and I suppose I had the expectation it would be like the other plays I'd seen in my life; your standard auditorium and sitting in darkness, alone to my own devices. I was pleasantly surprised! Their motto is "bold, intimate, engaging", and I soon found out why as I walked back a hall which entered into a small theatre where the relatively small amount of seats were placed in such away around the room you had no choice but be part of the stage. What an experience. It was like someone was not only telling you a story, but acting it out for you... You personally. And they were so close they would all make eye contact with you from time to time making it more personal. I felt engaged and pulled along with the story. They move so fast and don't have time or a way to dim the lights and move props etc so it's interesting how creative they get... It's literally like daddy acting out a story to his children at some points, very sweet and special. You can tell the actors are having fun, and they did a splendid job! I'd go back, but make sure to reserve ahead if you can- it's small!

We had an incredible evening attending the Cortland Repertory Theatre's production of Tom…read moreStoppard's Rough Crossing. We weren't sure what to expect since we often attend theatrical productions on Broadway in New York City, however, the cast and the staging and direction was so professional, that this show could have been performed in Schubert Alley! If you have a chance to attend one of their shows this summer , get tickets and if you live in the vicinity, consider buying a subscription! The theater is a lovely building overlooking a large lake and they serve very reasonably priced refreshments!

One of the finer regional theaters I have seen shows…read more I saw the production last year of "I'll Be Back Before Midnight" and was very impressed. The level of talent was very strong and across the board. I hesitated to write a review of the theater until I had seen at least 2 shows. When looking at theater companies the more shows you see the better you can gage the consistency of shows. This time I saw "Making God Laugh" and had the same experience that I had a year ago. (I will not review the play but the theater itself) The staff are open, friendly and truly have a love of their theater. A quaint 2 story building that from the outside gives the feel that your coming over to grandmas house to meet family. The area around is a nice park with a lake. Perfect for a family picnic before the show. Inside the theater is not a small black box. This is a fully functioning professional theater. An excellent lighting grid, the sets are fully realized as well as the talent. Price per show is well worth it. Air conditioned, comfortable seats and good acoustics make the experience enjoyable. The best part (as in all theater) is the quality of the shows. The technical meets the performances. I truly enjoyed both nights of theater. Professional quality shows with a home town local vibe... A gem in the crown of regional theater.

This was a nice venue for a kids play. Easy parking. Super friendly staff. We arrived early and…read morewere able to walk around the grounds a little before the show. Chairs were arranged in a square and carpet squares were on the ground for kids to sit on. There were no concessions offered during the day time kids play. But there are some concessions offered for their evening performances in the main theater upstairs. This place can also be rented for events. We attended a wedding reception here many years ago. Beautiful view of Little York Lake. There's historical pictures on the walls to see what it used to be like that are worth looking at too.

I have ALWAYS loved this theatre. I've been coming here for several years, and the shows are always…read morereally good. They have a raffle at every show, and the refreshments always feature cookies from a local bakery. They used to always be themed to the show, but I didn't observe that today. The theatre is small, but the seats are nice and comfortable. It got AC some years back...huge improvement! Cortland Repertory Theatre (CRT) also has a location in downtown Cortland but I like this one much, much better. I kind of want to add that their performance of the Cake yesterday was awesome, and in a way, given the demographics of the area, also brave. 10/10

Cute theater. Single showing only and prices are fair for movie tickets. Food prices are meh but…read morethey offer a wide variety of boxed candy etc.

In theory the tables in front of most of the seats seem like a great idea, but it ended up as a leg…read moreholder because my knees were KILLING me between the tiny seats and the even tinier leg room space. But hey, the tickets are cheap, it's a pretty cute old school theatre, and the screen and sound system were on point.

Mini vacation in Ithaca and decided to stop and see a movie. Wonderful small town feel theatre. Fun…read moreart in the lobby. Staff were warm and friendly. Prices were very reasonable! Popcorn toppers were on point!

When looking for an alternative to big-chain theaters, Cinemapolis in downtown Ithaca's Commons…read moreturns into a must-see venue. Being a nonprofit theater this movie celebrates movies with decals and memorabilia. Cinemapolis contributes to the importance to the local arts scene. Upon entering Cinemapolis, we can feel the artsy and quaint vibe. Near the front desk movie goers can play board games as a great pre-movie activity. Cinemapolis emphasizes on value and affordability. The $8.00 large popcorn tends to be easy on the pocket! The concession stand offers tea and coffee for a cold day. The theatre sells unique merchandise. Movie lovers can purchase movie-inspired clothing at the counter. Movie lovers can see "Wicked 2, For Good". What a fantastic movie! A good point to note: the theater opens at 150pm. Stop in and enjoy the ambiance of Cinemapolis.

I'm very glad they "survived" their recent funding crisis ... For myself, I can't think of a more…read morecrucial student & faculty amenity than a cinema ... Clearly some disagree ... However I've been delighted to find large crowds at (some) recent screenings ... And a few hardened cineastes like moi, at others , haw haw ... Two petty gripes: Any chance of ever getting coffee service back behind the counter again? ... I hate wrangling with the ornery keurig pods ... And, though I'm afraid this one is even more impossible -- I wish that for those of us walking back to C-town, that someone could persuade the groundskeeping powers-that-be not to chain the external steps in (endless) winter-time ... It's such a much faster & less lung-crushing way of getting back up to the top ... I guess they feel they have to do that though -- just so that if I slip on the ice & sue Uncle Ezra, that they can remind me that I stepped over the dang chains ... Oh well ... In concluding, what with all the multifarious distraction options these days, it'll probably never again be like it was in the "big 80's" -- when Statler would fill up every weekend with frat boys stomping on the floor and shouting "Tastes Great!" in unison, only to hear their coy sorority counterparts respond in coy contralto, "Less Filling!" ... before every picture ... Those were the days alright! ...

There's not often a film I desperately want to see at Cornell Cinema (most are classic films I…read morecould watch for free on Netflix, for example), but the occasional director's appearance or screening of a film that's just finished its run and thus no longer (or was never) at one of the other theaters in town makes it worthwhile (and given it's on the Cornell campus, it's much more convenient than the Regal out at the mall if you don't have a car). A couple other good reasons: the price is right for Cornell affiliates (tickets are only $5 for grad students) and the space is beautiful - the one-screen cinema is set in a soaring, classic 1920s auditorium covered in stunning murals. In the warmer months, screenings are even held outside. If you happen to be from Boston or are familiar with the Harvard Square area of Cambridge, MA, the CC is roughly Ithaca's equivalent to the Brattle Cinema or the Harvard Film Archive (it's university-managed like the HFA, but looks like and has offerings more along the lines of those at the Brattle).

Fun experience but not sure I would go again. Chinese lanterns are some of the most beautiful light…read morefeatures. They did have quite a lot to look at but I had expected everything to be more spread out throughout the property. There was a lot crowded throughout the driving path. It was pretty cool for them to set up a drive through path to accommodate covid times and still have something fun and new to do during these times of limited activities and events. I drove a good distance to see the lights, if you live closer I 100% recommend but if your making a drive, I didnt feel it was as worth it. Especially given that Watkins Glenn is pretty sleepy overall in the winter. There wasn't much else I could find to pair seeing the lights with to make it more of a half day trip. A lot of the restaurants in the area were even closed. The winery did offer tastings and parfaits which we didn't go into the tasting room but that was available. I had heard the theme was dinosaurs. I thought there would be lit dinosaurs, turns out they were anamatronic. Their pretty nifty but they had them all lined up at the end one right after the other which took away from their awe. Otherwise they look decently realistic and some move which is kinda fun. The lanterns were a whole mix of things from flowers to animals, there were lantern balls throughout the lawn and some traditional lights as well. It took us about thirty minutes to drive through the whole exhibit.

A nice little drive through, simulated with music that you can tune into. A nice variety of…read morecharacters and decorations throughout. Wasn't nearly as hectic as PNC but also in a smaller scale. Definitely worth checking out!

Great little theater. It could use a fresh coat of paint, but it was clean and everything worked as…read moreit should. The seats were comfortable old school theater seats. Tickets were under $10, a price that no longer exists where I'm from. The concession stand was reasonably priced(for a theater) and well stocked with all your cinema favorites. A nice touch was the complimentary popcorn seasoning stand. You could season you popcorn 5 different flavors, free of charge. I'm not from the area, but I'd be happy to come back here again if I were. As long as you expect a small theater and not a Regal or AMC multiplex, you'll have an enjoyable visit.

There were once 3 movie theaters in Cortland, and this is the last. It's now called Crown City…read moreCinema. The staff is always kind and friendly, and you can see new movies for much less than you'd pay at a Regal or AMC in Binghamton or Ithaca without having to drive out of town on icy roads in winter. You also don't have to sit through a half hour of ads before your movie plays like you do at Regal theaters. No question that it's old and a bit worn, but Cortland will damn sure miss it if it's gone.